[The Lady Of Blossholme by H. Rider Haggard]@TWC D-Link bookThe Lady Of Blossholme CHAPTER XIV 13/23
Remember that of late we have learned in a hard school, with Abbot Maldon and Dr.Legh for masters.
At least I trust you, so forsake me not, who have no other to whom to turn in all my troubles, which are many," and as she spoke the great tears that had gathered in her blue eyes fell upon the child's face, and woke him, so that she must turn aside to quiet him, which she was glad to do. "Grieve not," said the kind-hearted old man, in distress; "'tis I should grieve, whose brutal words have made you weep.
Moreover, Emlyn is right; even foolish women should not trust the first Jack with whom they take a lodging.
Still, since you swear that you do in your kindness, I'll try to show myself not all unworthy, my Lady Harflete.
Now, what is it you want from the King? Justice on the Abbot? That you'll get for nothing, if his Grace can give it, for this same Abbot stirs up rebellion against him.
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